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It's the mother of all dirty little derbies and groupies are set for booty-blocking babes' final bout this season
In just two short seasons, the women of the roller derby have swept the hearts of the city, building a fanatical following and attracting a gaggle of groupies to each and every one of their dirty little derbies.
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The enduring beauty of Brahms
What is it about the music of Johannes Brahms that so tugs at the heartstrings? Perhaps it is the sighs of a man who, unable to fully unite with the great love of his life, gave voice to passions otherwise inexpressible by channeling his deepest longings into music.
The San Francisco Examiner |
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Mahler in Haitink's expert hands
Where to start with the magical pairing of Bernard Haitink and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra?
Chicago Sun-Times |
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Geneva's Arts Commission seeks input
GENEVA -- Whether live Shakespeare or independent films, the Geneva Cultural Arts Commission tried to provide a bit of culture here during the past year.
The Beacon News |
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Acrofitness gymnasts hold anti-obesity assemblies for students
Children at Woodland Heights Elementary participated in the worldâ€s largest exercise class Friday. Students at the elementary school engaged in one of three Project ACES (All Children Exercise Simultaneously) assemblies put on by Acrofitness gymnasts Friday morning. The event culminated in children learning a new Acrofitness routine. â€The Project ACES program goes along with what ...
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News in Northeastern Wisconsin
Passes for the Legion and VFW swimming pools are available at the De Pere Park, Recreation Forestry Department office, 925 S. Sixth St., and the De Pere Community Center, 600 Grant St., at a $2 discount per pass before the opening of the pools.
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Popularity of races surprises organizers
AIKEN --- What began as a backyard event among friends 24 years ago has grown into a communitywide event, attracting a crowd of about 10,000, according to Aiken Lobster Race organizers.
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Rice shines like star at coronation
WINCHESTER — Jaqui Rice sang her way into the hearts of a city Friday as she was crowned queen of the 81st Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival during the traditional show of pomp and pageantry.
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Calendar Listings
Peanut Butter and Jam Session - Educational music program for kids ages 3 to 8. This month: Brazilian Music. Sat., May 3, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. $8. Germantown Performing Arts Centre 1801 Exeter 757-7256.
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B-52s still bring life to the party
The B-52s are a collective freak of nature. Not only does the band sound as vital as it did in 1979, but singer/spiritual leader Fred Schneider still brings enough energy to fill a Chrysler, even one big enough to seat about 20. The group delivered a tight, fun, sexy show at Friday night's Kentuckiana Honda Dealers Derby Eve Jam.
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Events galore for comic-book lovers in Greater Cleveland
UPDATED: 04 :53 a.m. EDT, May 03, 2008 Chuck Yarborough becomes a dry stone mason. Talk arts, movies, music, dining and more!
The Plain Dealer |
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Carey and Cannon tie the knot, reports say
UPDATED: 04 :52 a.m. EDT, May 03, 2008 Chuck Yarborough becomes a dry stone mason. Talk arts, movies, music, dining and more!
The Plain Dealer |
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Impressive Grand Theft Auto IV' cruises to the top
UPDATED: 04 :50 a.m. EDT, May 03, 2008 Chuck Yarborough becomes a dry stone mason. Talk arts, movies, music, dining and more!
The Plain Dealer |
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Our Towns
WESTOVER -- A dedication of the new, state-of-the-art Somerset Intermediate School will be held Sunday at 2 p.m.
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Whitewater Raft and Music Festival hits Truckee River
Angel Kiss Foundation is hosting its fourth annual Whitewater Raft and Music Festival from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on June 21 at Reno's Wingfield Park The festival is the single largest fund-raiser for the nonprofit organization which supports families in Northern Nevada and the eastern Sierras who have children with cancer.
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Plenty of hidden gems waiting to be unearthed in bargain bins
Good news for those tight on cash or with aging PCs: many video game retailers today still devote a section of their store to "bargain bin" games, those slightly older, undersold or overstocked titles.
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Canadian version of classic jazz photo to be shot
If things go well tomorrow, a Who's Who of Toronto's jazz elite will congregate at 1 p.m. in the Distillery District for a group shot to be taken by Toronto photographer Jason Hendricks.
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Heart of the artist
Guru of CanLit showcases T.O.
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Classical director Kent Nagano keeping score
MUNICH — Kent Nagano sounded full of enthusiasm over morning coffee last summer in Munich for his first recording with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, little realizing that a different album on a different label would wind up enjoying that distinction.
Toronto Star |
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Simple songs teach kids routines
I was hooked when my 3-year-old daughter started singing along to, "After you play, put them away. All of the toys that you used today." It's from a CD called "Songs for Your Busy Day," produced by two stay-at-home moms in New York, and, for the kids, ...
Billings Gazette |
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Run Amuck event set for May 10
Here's an opportunity to run through mud as part of a 2.5-mile obstacle course in downtown Reno. The first Run Amuck Competition will be at 2 p.m. May 10 as part of the Reno River Festival. Two-member teams will compete in the course, which will be set up from Wingfield to Idlewild parks. Team registration: $50.
Reno Gazette-Journal |
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Rock, jazz, blues and loads of soul
Randy Bachman saw something very special in friend Jeff Healey
Toronto Sun |
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CALENDAR Around Town
SaturdayARTSUniversity of Alabama Choir School Spring Concert 7 p.m. in Concert Hall at Moody Music Building, 810 Second Ave., UA campus. Tickets are 10. Call 205 758 0927.
The Tuscaloosa News |
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Orchestra season tickets to be available Monday
Season tickets for the Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra's 2008-2009 season, "In Tune with You: Your Life. Your Music. Your Symphony -- An Iowa Homecoming," will be available to the general public at 9 a.m. Monday.
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'I would like to see more of this," Says Show-goer of 'Chinese Spectacular'
VANCOUVER-When Dennis Lord, a journeyman painter, saw the Chinese Spectacular at Surrey's Bell Performing Arts Centre on Sunday evening, he sensed power exuding from the performances....
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